Comparison
MakeMySiteLive vs Cloudflare Pages
Cloudflare Pages is a fast, developer-focused host built around Git deploys (or the Wrangler CLI) and the Cloudflare network, with Pages Functions for serverless logic. MakeMySiteLive is the no-setup option: upload a ZIP from a dashboard and your static site is live with free SSL — plus built-in password protection and one-click rollback. Here’s the comparison.
| Feature | MakeMySiteLive | Cloudflare Pages |
|---|---|---|
| How you deploy | Upload a ZIP from a dashboard | Git push, or the Wrangler CLI / dashboard upload |
| Git / CLI required | No | Git or the Wrangler CLI for most workflows |
| Free SSL | Free, automatic | Free, automatic |
| Free subdomain | Yes (*.makemysitelive.com) | Yes (*.pages.dev) |
| Custom domain | Yes — one DNS record, auto-SSL | Yes — auto-SSL |
| Global CDN | Yes | Yes (Cloudflare network) |
| Password protection | Built-in | Via Cloudflare Access / Functions |
| Version history + rollback | Built-in, one-click | Via deployments list |
| Serverless functions | No — static focus | Yes (Pages Functions / Workers) |
| Pricing model | One free full site, Pro-site packs, unlimited microsites | Generous free tier + usage-based paid |
| Built-in growth tools | WhatsApp button, analytics connectors, page views, and social preview from the dashboard | Cloudflare Web Analytics is free but set up separately. WhatsApp and metadata overrides are your own code. |
Choose Cloudflare Pages if…
- →You deploy from Git or the Wrangler CLI and want builds on every push.
- →You want serverless logic at the edge with Pages Functions / Workers.
- →You’re a developer already invested in the Cloudflare ecosystem.
Choose MakeMySiteLive if…
- ✓You want to publish a finished static site without Git, a CLI, or a build step.
- ✓You’d like password protection and one-click rollback built in.
- ✓You prefer a simple full-site price and unlimited microsites.
Frequently asked questions
Is MakeMySiteLive a simpler alternative to Cloudflare Pages?
For publishing a static site, yes. Cloudflare Pages is powerful but assumes a Git or CLI workflow; MakeMySiteLive lets you upload a ZIP from a dashboard and go live, with password protection included.
Do both offer a global CDN and free SSL?
Yes. Both serve your site over a global CDN with free, automatic HTTPS on subdomains and custom domains.
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